Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is maintaining its remarkable theatrical momentum even during its fourth weekend. The Malayalam romantic comedy has reportedly collected more than ₹12 crore in tracked gross during the weekend, taking its 24 day tracked all India total to ₹172 crore.The Girish A.D. directorial has shown exceptional stability in Kerala, where its gross has reportedly crossed ₹138 crore. Its strong fourth weekend performance highlights the impact of sustained word of mouth, family audiences and repeat viewing. Remarkably, Day 24 is said to have matched the film’s opening day collections, underlining its extraordinary hold.With overseas markets contributing strongly, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has reportedly surpassed ₹305 crore worldwide, positioning it among Malayalam cinema’s biggest commercial successes dethroning Lokah : Chandra which has collected 303+ crores. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer benefited significantly from the Onam release period before maintaining momentum well beyond the festival holidays.The film’s achievement is particularly notable because it is a standalone romantic comedy rather than a large scale franchise sequel. Its reported success against Lokah demonstrates the growing commercial potential of Malayalam cinema’s content driven films. If the momentum continues, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could further extend its record breaking theatrical run in the coming weeks. - Veda

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Continues Historic Box Office Run Crossing 305 Crores

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Is The New Malayalam All Time Industry Hit

Rag Mayur is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled in a crazy manner as Anumana Pakshi. The film is helmed by Vimal Krishna of DJ Tillu fame. The film is slated for a grand release on 18 September. According to the latest, the makers released the film's trailer.The trailer generated interest with the protagonist having suspicion in his mind on each and everything. Rag Mayur is playing the role of Sunny in the film. How he lands in Kashmir and a cop after him generates laughter. Rag Mayur impresed with his comedy timing and also with his expressions and screen presence.Merin Philip played the female lead, and she looked good on the screen. Sunil Kumar Nama and Sricharan Pakala elevated the scenes with his cinematography and background music. The film is produced by Rajiv Chilaka, Rajesh Jagtiani and Harichand Dand and is presented by Chilaka Productions.---- Pramod Nandivad

Anumana Pakshi trailer talk

Anumana Pakshi trailer review

&nbsp;King Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film titled King 100 is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by Ra.Karthik is racing for a grand release on 24 December 2026 as X Mas special.The film's title glimpse got good response from all quarters. In the meantime, the makers on the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi released the OST. The OST tuned by Devi Sri Prasad elevated the scenes featuring Nagarjuna. Nagarjuna made a style statement with his mannersims and screen presence.The makers once again confirmed the film's release date.Aishwarya Rajesh is the female lead while Tabu is playing a key role in the film. The film stars Sushmita Bhatt and sandalwood Star Upendra in important roles. The milestone film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Annapurna Studios banner.Expectations are high on the project as it happens to be Nagarjuna's milestone 100th project and Nagarjuna is taking special care on the film's output.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada

OST of King 100 released

King 100: OST reverberates

&nbsp;&nbsp; Sree Vishnu next titled, locks its release. King of Entertainment Sree Vishnu is teaming with Ram Abbaraju for a new project. Expectations are high on this project as the duo earlier created a laughing riot with Samajavaragamana. On the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, the makers released the first look, title of the film and also announced the film's release date.The film is titled in a crazy manner as Family Pack and is slated for a grand release during Sankranti. Sharing the details,the makers posted "Sankranthi is for FAMILY. This Sankranthi is for #FamilyPack The SREE VISHNU X RAM ABBARAJU 2 combo is back with a pack full of FUN &amp; MADNESS! Happy Vinayaka Chavithi Come with your FAMILY PACK to theatres this Sankranthi 2027!"The glimpse send signals that it is a family entertainer revolving around money. The film stars Abhirami, Sakkshi Mhadolkar, Naresh, Murali Sharma, Vennela Kishore, Sudarshan, Master Revanth in important roles with Chaitan Bharadwaj tuning the music.- Pramod Nandivada

Sree Vishnu next titled, locks its release

Sree Vishnu to show Family Pack

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jai Jai Ram from Ramayana released. Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is releasing on 6 November 2026 in a spectacular manner across the world. The film's second part will be releasing on Diwali 2027.In the meantime, the promotions are increasing the interest levels among movie lovers. The makers few hours back released the glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the roles of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.Now,on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers released the first single Jai Jai Ram. &nbsp;Dr Kumar Vishwas penned lyrics for the song composed by AR.Rahman. The song is crooned by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal,highlighted the journey of Ram and Sita and the happenings in their lives.<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWNPxS0sXnE"></oembed></figure>Talking about the song, Rahman said “At the heart of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ is the simple and powerful repetition of Shri Ram’s name. Musically, the intention was to preserve the purity and intimacy of a prayer while allowing the composition to grow into a cinematic song.”He continued &nbsp;“Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal bring their own distinct emotional expression to Dr. Kumar Vishwas’s words, while always remaining true to the devotion at the centre of the song. I hope audiences find both a sense of peace and a personal connection in it.”Producer Namit Malhotra says “Shri Ram is at the heart of Ramayana and, for generations, has been the guide we turn to through every phase of life. In moments of darkness, we seek his strength. In moments of uncertainty, we look to his path. And in moments of joy, we remember him with gratitude.”He continued &nbsp;“‘Jai Jai Ram’ comes from that deeply personal and timeless relationship we share with Shri Ram. While Ramayana is being created on a great scale, its true foundation lies in its emotion, its values and its devotion. With ‘Jai Jai Ram’, we wanted our first song to reflect that soul, to celebrate Shri Ram not only as someone we worship, but as the protector, guide and source of strength we carry within us. Beginning this musical journey on Ganesh Chaturthi felt especially meaningful because, in our culture, every auspicious beginning starts by seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha.”- Pramod Nandivada

Ramayana: Jai Jai Ram soulful

Jai Jai Ram from Ramayana released

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vishwambhara OTT deal inked. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara has been waiting in the wings for a longtime. The film directed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame got delayed due to extensive usage of CGI and VFX.Reports are coming that the makers are planning to release the film during Sankranti in place of Chiranjeevi's Kaaka directed by Bobby. Currently Kaaka is slated for release on 13 Jan 2027 as Sankranti special.Now, inside talk is the film's OTT deal has been finalised. Top OTT giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime competed to bag the rights but according to sources, Amazon Prime bagged the rights for a fancy sum. With the OTT deal done, the decks are cleared for Vishwambhara's theatrical release.The film stars Trisha as the female lead while Aashika Ranganath, Ramya Pasupuleti, Esha Chawla, and Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri are playing important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani.- Pramod Nandivada

Vishwambhara OTT deal done

Vishwambhara OTT deal inked

&nbsp;&nbsp;Varanasi in the most important phase. Rajamouli's Varanasi is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is releasing on 7 April 2027 as expectations are soaring as it happens tobe Rajamouli's first after the sensation of his magnum opus RRR.The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role and this happens tobe Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's first collaboration. Priyanka Chopra is the female lead in the film. According to the latest, the film's shooting reached the important phase. Already extravagant action and grand visual scenes shooting have been wrapped.Varanasi climax is being shot in the never seen before manner on the Indian silver screen. Mahesh &nbsp;Babu will be seen in the role of Rudra and Lord Ram while Priyanka Chopra is playing the role of Mandakini in the film. Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing the role of Kumbha.Keeravani is the music director for the film while Deva Katta provided the dialogues. Vijayendra Prasad penned the story for the film.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Varanasi enters crucial phase

Varanasi in the most important phase

&nbsp;&nbsp; George Krish readies for the next schedule. Charming Star Sharwanand recently entertained with films like Nari Nari Naduma Murari and Biker. He is now busy with films like Bhogi directed by Sampath Nandi and also his next George Krish under the direction of Srinu Vytla.It is coming out that George Krish is progressing at a brisk pace and the makers already completed its first schedule. The makers are now gearing up for the second schedule. The second schedule will be starting from the next week and in this schedule the makers will be canning an extravagant action sequences.The makers also erected extravagant sets and the action sequences would be shot on Sharwanand. Sharwanand will be undergoing makeover for his role in the film. Bhagyashree Borse is the female lead in the film. In the second schedule even the romantic scenes on Sharwanand and Bhagyashree Borse would be shot. The makers are planning to release the film during Sankranti. Anil Sunkara is bankrolling the project. &nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

George Krish racing in fullswing

George Krish readies for the next schedule

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ram, Sita first look from Ramayana revealed. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari has been capturing the imagination of all. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part is slated for a grand release on 6 November 2026. The second part will be releasing on Diwali 2027.The film's promotions generated immense interest and today on the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi the makers released the first look of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita played by Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. The 30 second video showed Ram and Sita and then the makers also revealed that the first single titled Jai Jai Ram will be released soon.Rahman scored the music for the film, which stars h Yash, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Vivek Oberoi and others in important roles. The film is made on an extravagant scale with a whopping budget of more than Rs 2000crs.- Pramod Nandivada

Ramayana: Ram, Sita first look captivating

Ram, Sita first look from Ramayana revealed

&nbsp;&nbsp; The hit combination of Ravi Teja and Gopichand Malineni is set to return for a fourth collaboration. The duo previously delivered Don Seenu, Balupu and Krack, establishing a successful mass-action partnership. Their new project, will also carry high voltage elements along with comedy which is Ravi Tela's forte.The film is expected to be another high energy entertainer designed around Ravi Teja’s mass image. The combination of Ravi Teja’s energetic screen presence and Malineni’s action oriented storytelling has already created considerable expectations for their fourth outing.Ravi Teja is currently maintaining a busy lineup following the success of Irumudi, which has reportedly crossed ₹225 crore worldwide. His upcoming commitments include projects with directors such as Hashit Goli and Vivek Athreya, while his latest remains one of the most anticipated reunions in his career.Interestingly, Gopichand Malineni is also returning to the big screen with Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Dada, scheduled for December 24, 2026. With both actor and director pursuing major projects, their fourth collaboration is expected to attract significant attention once the makers reveal the title, cast and production details. - Veda

Mass Combo Gearing Up For Another Hattrick

Ravi Teja Gopichand Malineni Combo Set for a Fourth Film

&nbsp;&nbsp;Nani’s The Paradise is taking an unusual promotional route by arriving in theatres without a traditional theatrical trailer. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the high budget action drama is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 24, 2026. The decision has surprised audiences and trade circles, given the film’s scale and expectations.Nani reportedly clarified that the trailer was skipped because the team is racing against time to complete the final work. Director Srikanth Odela and composer Anirudh Ravichander are focused on finishing the film, and creating a trailer could consume valuable time needed to polish the final product.Interestingly, The Paradise is not the first Telugu film to take this unconventional approach. Mahanati reached theatres without a theatrical trailer, relying on its teaser and promotional material before becoming a major critical and commercial success. Geetha Govindam similarly built tremendous anticipation through songs and promotional content before its release.However, trailer free releases have produced mixed results elsewhere. Films such as Kabali and Master generated enormous pre release excitement despite unconventional promotional strategies, but their theatrical outcomes did not completely match expectations. The Paradise already has strong buzz surrounding Nani and Srikanth Odela, making its trailer gamble particularly intriguing. - Veda

Can The Paradise Recreate Mahanati Magic?

No Theatrical Trailer - How Did These Films Fare

&nbsp;&nbsp; Jr NTR’s upcoming lineup appears to be taking a major turn, with Devara 2 reportedly remaining on hold amid uncertainty over its production schedule. Koratala Siva has moved on to his next project with Nandamuri Balakrishna, while NTR is concentrating on Prashanth Neel’s Dragon and his newly announced collaboration with Trivikram Srinivas.The actor’s next major commitment after Dragon is expected to be Trivikram’s ambitious mythological epic. The project was officially announced on June 29, 2026, although its title and detailed storyline remain under wraps. Industry reports suggest that the film could explore the world of Lord Murugan, but the makers have not officially confirmed the character or mythology.Tentatively referred to as God of War, the NTR-Trivikram project reunites the duo after Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. Haarika &amp; Hassine Creations and NTR Arts are backing the film with a massive budget of Rs 600 crores, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music. Reports indicate extensive pre production is underway, with the makers planning a large scale pan Indian cinematic experience.The announcement tagline and artwork have already generated considerable buzz, while speculation about a Murugan inspired narrative has sparked debate online. Some reports also claim the project is being planned on a record budget. With Dragon taking priority, NTR and Trivikram are expected to begin their epic after completing current commitments. - Veda

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Massive Budget For NTR x Trivikram Film

NTR Devara 2 Put on Hold As NTR Trivikram Film Set for Pan India Scale

&nbsp;&nbsp; Upasana Konidela has opened up about the body shaming and online trolling she faced around her marriage to Ram Charan. She revealed that critics targeted her appearance and weight, with some even questioning why the actor married her. Despite the hurtful comments, Upasana says she learned to handle criticism without losing confidence.Upasana also recalled struggling with her weight from a young age. At 18, she weighed around 95 kg and said homesickness while studying away from family contributed to overeating. She later experimented with several diets, including cutting carbohydrates, before discovering an approach that suited her lifestyle better.Rather than depending on crash diets, Upasana gradually focused on sustainable lifestyle changes. She has previously spoken about walking 10,000 steps daily, replacing rice and wheat with oats, increasing protein intake and listening to her body. She also explored activities including yoga, running and weight training during her fitness journey.Today, Upasana is known as an entrepreneur, healthcare advocate and wellness enthusiast alongside being Ram Charan’s wife. She has consistently emphasized health, self confidence and mental well being while encouraging people not to define themselves through online criticism. Her latest revelations about body shaming have once again sparked conversations on social media. - Veda

Upasana Inspiring Wellness Journey

Upasana Konidela Opens Up About Body Shaming

&nbsp;&nbsp; Fresh reports have sparked speculation over Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara and Kaaka competing for the Sankranthi 2027 window. However, the latest developments indicate that Kaaka remains firmly scheduled for January 13, 2027. The makers reiterated the date while conveying birthday wishes to Screenplay Writer Chakravarthy.Directed by Bobby Kolli, Kaaka reunites Chiranjeevi with the Waltair Veerayya filmmaker. Produced by KVN Productions, the action entertainer stars Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu. Its title glimpse introduced Chiranjeevi in contrasting shades, generating strong curiosity among fans ahead of the Sankranthi release.Meanwhile, Vishwambhara, directed by Mallidi Vassishta and backed by UV Creations, continues to face release uncertainty. The socio fantasy has reportedly required extensive VFX work, while recent industry reports suggest the makers are considering Summer 2027 as a practical window instead of forcing another immediate festive release.Considering both projects, a direct Sankranthi clash now appears unlikely. Kaaka’s January 13 date remains officially active, while Vishwambhara could target a Summer 2027 slot after completing pending work and business formalities. With no new official release announcement from the Vishwambhara team, fans may have to wait for clarity on Chiranjeevi’s next theatrical outing. - Veda

Kaaka VS Vishwambhara Mega Fight For Sankranthi Slot

Chiranjeevi Vishwambhara May Not Replace Kaaka for Sankranthi 2027

Earlier film's budget used to decide whether the film is big or small. People used to be under the impression that star hero, extravagant sets, big budget and grand visuals are the requisites of a big film. Now the trend is changing. The film's brand value is deciding the film's stature.Expectations are increasing with the increase in big budget films. People are expecting strong content in high budget films and it is not easy to bring people to theatres with grand sets, action sequences and budget. Star hero can bring record openings but hero's image is not enough for the film to survive.Story, roles, director's taking music, visuals and all should give special feel to the viewers. So now, apart from hero, director's brand is also becoming important. If a director has a brand scoring hits with different genres, expectations are high on his next project. &nbsp;Change is also witnessed in the franchises. Filmmakers are now coming with sequels continuing the hit films and here the brand of the film may be more important than the hero himself.If the people's interest is high on the story world, expectations increased on the next project and producers will get new business chances. However, big budget comes with huge risk. The more the investment, the returns for the film's hit will incrase and so the producers are calculating how much they should invest and whether their investment has the required market.At the same time, many low budget films with strong stories are becoming big hits. So there is no guarantee that the big budget and big films will turn out tobe hits. People may forget the budget of the films if the films turn out to be hits. In future, more than budget,recognition an star value becomes inconcequential compared to the brand value.---- Pramod Nandivada

Brand, not Budget to decide the Film Scope

Is Big Film means only Extravagant Story

Over the last few years, ever since the sensation of Rajamouli's Baahubali, everyone started talking about Pan India projects, Pan India stars etc.In the midst of all this, Nani who is promoting his film The Paradise, speaking to scribes said “Stop using the term ‘Pan-India.’ It’s an overused and abused term. Paradise will be released in all languages, but our target is mainly the Telugu market,”A top producer says “Nani has got it right. It is not just overused anymore — it is misused,” He adds “The Pan-India tag is being used even for smaller films and non-star projects. Telugu actors and filmmakers need to realise that the North Indian market is not waiting to buy every Telugu film. Those days are gone. Instead, they should focus on their core strength — the Telugu audience.”He continued “I would like to see actors such as Vijay Deverakonda with Ranabali, Nikhil Siddhartha with Swayambhu, Naga Chaitanya with Vrushakarma and Vishwak Sen with Legacy focus strongly on winning the Telugu audience first. If the content works here, other markets will naturally follow,”Producer Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili says “I agree that regional cinema and Hindi cinema are two different segments, and we need to understand that difference," He added “A Telugu film may initially be planned at around ₹50 crore. But once the Pan-India label is attached, the budget can increase four to five times because the makers start thinking about multiple markets, bigger stars, wider releases and larger production values. That makes recovery much more difficult,”He continued “That is the kind of model Telugu producers and directors should seriously look at,” and said &nbsp;“There are so many stories that can be made within Telugu budgets and still become commercially successful. We need more films like Irumudi rather than automatically turning every project into a Pan-India production.”A Hindi distributor says “Prabhas and Allu Arjun have created a clear identity in the Hindi market, but that does not mean every Telugu star can replicate it,” He adds “The Hindi audience remains strongly attached to its own stars, with names like Sunny Deol, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar continuing to command attention. Telugu stars and filmmakers need to rethink their strategy rather than assuming the Pan-India tag itself will bring audiences.”---- Pramod Nandivada

Is Pan India word abused

Tollywood makers on Pan India word abused

Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are starring in the film titled Ranabaali. The film directed by Shiva Nirvana of Taxiwala fame is progressing at a brisk pace. It is known that Rashmika Mandanna suffered injuries while enacting high octane stunts for her upcoming film Mysaa.According to the latest, Rashmika resumed the shoot of Ranabaali and it is coming out that she wrapped the shoot for her role. The makers posted "It's a wrap for Jayamma We will dearly miss you on sets, @iamRashmika The much loved #EndhayyaSaami out very soon." It is known that Rashmika Mandanna is playing the role of Jayamma in the film.The video shared by the makers showed the team giving emotional farewell to Rashmika Mandanna. Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo is playing a powerful role in the film produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers. The film is presented by T-Series and is releasing on 16 October 2026 as Vijayadashami Special. ---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Latest on Ranabaali 

Ranabaali: Rashmika wraps the shoot

Natural Star Nani is coming to unleash his mass power turning Jadal in his upcoming film The Paradise. The film directed by Srikanth Odela is slated for a spectacular release on 24 September 2026. The film's promotions , teaser got good response from all quarters increasing expectations.The film is increasing the curiosity levels among movie lovers, as Srikanth Odela and Nani earlier came up with the mass entertainer Dasara. Despite the makers announcing the film's release date, doubts increased on the film release. According to the latest, the makers ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi released a new intense poster of Nani and confirmed the film's release.The film stars Kayadu Lohar as the female lead while Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal are playing important roles. With the makers maintaining secrecy over Mohan Babu's role, interest levels are high. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film. ---- Pramod Nandivada

The Paradise release date on with new poster 

The Paradise makers confirm date with new poster 

Mohit Suri's romantic entertainer Saiyaara starring Ananya Panday's cousin, Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda turned out to be the biggest hit last year.According to the latest, Ram Gopal Varma shared the picture of him along with Mohit Suri and announced a new project. He posted “Me and #Saiyaara‘s @mohit11481 for his NEXT film , are COOKING together a LOVE DISH full of GANGSTER CURRY .. Details to be SERVED VERY VERY SOON (fire emojis).”Sometime back, Mohit Suri quoted Ram Gopal Varma saying &nbsp;“He (RGV) said during the re-release of Satya that 'We don't make the film, sometimes the film makes us. They have a life of their own, we are just part of them'. And I believe that.”Mohit Suri is once again teaming with Aneet Padda and Ahaan Pandey for an intense romantic entertainer and it is bankrolled by &nbsp;Yash Raj Films. The film will be going to sets soon and will be releasing in 2027.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Maverick Director teams with Saiyaara maker

Ram Gopal Varma-Mohit Suri teams for a new project

Chiyaan Vikram's son Dhruv Vikram was last seen in Bison under the direction of Mari Selvaraj. He is starring in a new film referred to DV4.The makers today released the film's title poster. The animated poster features the Aditya Varma actor in a brawling mode, taking a power-packed swing.Sharing the post, the team penned, “Jackie - No Retakes Allowed, will be an out and out commercial entertainer, it’s a promise.” Karan Arvind Kumar is helming the project bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Mythri Movie Makers banner.Karan Arvind Kumar earlier worked as a co writer for Suriya's Kanguva. Santosh Narayanan is the music director while Vicky is the cinematographer. Jayasuriya is the editor for the project.The makers describe it as a "larger-than-life mass avatar" from the actor. The tagline for the film reads "No Retakes Allowed." In the announcement, the makers call it "an out and out commercial entertainer." According to a press note, it will be a "stylish and action-driven" film.---- Pramod Nandivada

DV4 gets an interesting title

 Dhruv Vikram to entertain as Jackie

Hanuman Ansh has emerged as one of the biggest surprise blockbusters of the year, reportedly collecting more than ₹236 crore gross worldwide. Made on a budget of under ₹2 crore, the spiritual drama has delivered extraordinary returns after initially opening with limited screens and modest expectations.Based on the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, the film released on August 7 with only 25 screens. Its first two weeks remained subdued, but strong word of mouth transformed its fortunes from the third week. Screen count expanded rapidly, eventually helping the film cross ₹100 crore in India.The film’s remarkable run has brought 21 year old producer Anupriya Nagar into the spotlight. Having reportedly invested her savings after working part time in the UK, Anupriya has expressed an intention to use her earnings for charitable initiatives and supporting underprivileged children, adding another dimension to the film’s success story.Meanwhile, reports claiming Hanuman Ansh secured a ₹100 crore OTT deal have been dismissed by Anupriya as rumours. She clarified that no such offer exists, stressing that the theatrical response remains the priority. With the worldwide gross already above ₹236 crore, speculation about a ₹300 crore finish continues, but the final total remains to be seen. The Telugu dubbed version is scheduled to release on 18 September in theatres.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hanuman Ansh Turns Jackpot To 21 Year Old Producer

Hanuman Ansh Racing Towards 250 Crore At The Boxoffice

Nikhil Siddhartha’s Swayambhu is entering the final stage of production after an extensive 175 day shooting schedule. Directed by Bharat Krishnamachari, the period action drama is being mounted as a grand pan-India project, with the makers aiming to deliver a visually rich historical world across multiple languages.The film reportedly features around 2,500 VFX shots, highlighting the scale of its visual effects and post production work. The lengthy schedule has allowed the team to extensively develop its action sequences, period settings and large scale environments. A recently released behind the scenes image showcases Nikhil in an intense warrior avatar.Swayambhu is produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under Pixel Studios, with Tagore Madhu presenting the film. Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh play important roles, while KK Senthil Kumar handles cinematography and Ravi Basrur composes the music. Production designers M. Prabhaharan and Ravinder are creating the film’s elaborate historical world.The teaser and the first single Ra Ra Dheevara have already generated considerable curiosity around Swayambhu, particularly Nikhil’s larger than life warrior character. With shooting nearing completion, the makers are expected to announce the release date soon. The team has indicated that the final output is being completed without compromising its intended scale. - Veda

Nikhil Siddhartha Period Action Drama Swayambhu Nears Completion

Nikhil Long Awaited Swayambhu Gearing Up For Release

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have praised EPIC – First Semester, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The duo watched the film together in Hyderabad before sharing their reactions. Vijay described it as a beautiful film and appreciated director Aditya Hasan’s realistic portrayal of youth, dreams, responsibilities and fears.Vijay particularly highlighted an emotional father - son phone conversation, revealing that the scene moved him to tears. He congratulated the entire team for creating an honest and heartfelt story. The film follows Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker from Telangana, who travels to London for higher studies and encounters love, independence and family expectations.Rashmika Mandanna also showered praise on Epic, calling it different, important and relevant. She appreciated its relatable moments, portrayal of modern relationships and emotional depiction of parents sacrificing for children studying abroad. She congratulated Anand, Vaishnavi and the entire team, while encouraging audiences to experience the film in theatres.Directed by Aditya Hasan, Epic – First Semester released on September 11, bringing the Baby pair together again. Hesham Abdul Wahab provides the music, with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya producing. Reviews have praised the lead performances and emotional moments, though some noted a slow middle portion and uneven climax. - Veda

Rashmika Praises EPIC Relatable Emotions

Vijay Deverakonda Calls EPIC a Beautiful Film

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has emerged as a major box office success, reportedly crossing ₹225 crore worldwide. Directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film has become one of Ravi Teja’s notable commercial successes, with its performance generating considerable buzz across the Telugu film industry.Adding to the celebrations, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana, Mythri Movie Makers producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar at their residence. The special gathering saw the Mega Stars personally congratulate the Irumudi team on the film’s impressive theatrical run.Chiranjeevi earlier praised Ravi Teja’s phenomenal performance and appreciated the efforts of the entire Irumudi team through a social media post. Ram Charan also congratulated the team, celebrating the film’s strong box office performance and signing off his message with “Swamy Sharanam.”The special “Mega Mass Moment” photographs shared online quickly went viral among fans. Irumudi features Priya Bhavani Shankar, Baby Nakshatra and Sai Kumar in key roles, with GV Prakash Kumar composing the music. The film is also scheduled for its Netflix premiere on September 18, 2026, across multiple languages. - Veda &nbsp;

A Mega Mass Irumudi Moment

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan Congratulate Ravi Teja Irumudi Team

Panchanama(2026) Web Series: What's BehindStar anchor Udaya Bhanu turned producer and came up with a webseries titled interestingly as Panchanama. The six episode webseries started streaming on Zee5 starting from 11 Sep 2026. Let us find out what the webseries offered to viewers.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Story ReviewPanchanama revolves around police officer investigating an accidental death and the starting revelations he finds out. Jai Ram (Bharath Srinivasan), a sincere police officer starts investigating the death of Aadi (Charan Babu) and few other orphans. What starts as a routine investigation, becomes bigger with shocking turn of events.What are those shocking turn of events, how it is connected to Dharani (Medha Reddy), Hari (Surya Srinivas), Dr. Pushpavalli (Rupa Lakshmi), Murali (Sivaji Raja) and others from the interesting twists.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Artists ReviewBharath Srinivasan performed well. He suited the role of the cop and apart from showing the seriousness, he also emoted quite well as per the situation. Female lead Medha Reddy is ok in her role. Balagam fame Rupa Lakshmi performed well in a role with different shades. Surya Srinivas is good in his role. Sivaji Raja in the role of father got limited screen presence but he did justice to his role. Charan Babu, Srija and Radhika Preethi performed well according to their roles.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Technicians ReviewPanchanama story is penned by Mohan Srivatsa. The webseries comes with 6 episodes, each with a duration of around 25-30 minutes. He tried to thrill viewers with the medical mafia storyline. He managed to generate interest at times however the screenplay turned out to be utterly predictable and bereft of twists. Generally crime thrillers have good following in the OTTs and so Mohan Srivatsa also chose the similar topic.He drew inspiration from Malayalam webseries and followed the same template of a cop investigating the mysterious death and then he exposed the medical mafia. He highlighted the nexus between medical mafia, doctors and organ trafficking. Apart from it, he also highlighted the emotions between brothers and sisters.However, the screenplay assumed predictable trope and the narration lacked the exciting and interesting twists and turns. One can easily predict the villains and the next scenes easily. Even the crime investigation scenes are not shown in an interesting manner. With the unraveling of the villain in the final episode, the webseries ends on a tame note.Naresh Kumaran elevated the scenes with his background music. The cinematography of Sandeep Kanth gave the scenes and proceedings a realistic feel. Editing of Srinivas Bynaboina is ok and could have been better as there are scenes that dragged the pace of the narration. Production values are good.Panchanama Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Plot</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Panchanama Web Series:Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Lack of Twists</li></ul>Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Panchanama turns out to be another run of the mill investigative medical thriller. Director Mohan Srivatsa cameup with a thriller in the backdrop of medical mafia and many such films and series' came earlier. Though the plot is interesting, Mohan Srivasta's screenplay turned predictable with investigation scenes failing to excite viewers. To the top of it, with the villain not getting arrested, viewers feel that the series ended in a incomplete manner as the makers thought of coming with season 2. The forced romantic elements, artificial villianisms, etc robbed the viewers of realistic experience. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with redundant elements and more thrilling twists would have added value to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Panchanama.

Panchanama Web Series Review

Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: What's BehindSumanth who is known for starring in different genre entertainers is coming to thrill movie lovers with Mahendragiri Varahi. The film directed by Santhosh Jagarlapudi is releasing on 11 September. Excitement is on as the film stars Star Boy Siddhu Jonnalagadda in an important role. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see how Mahendragiri Varahi thrilled movie lovers.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story revolves around the mystic happenings and even more mysterious deaths attributed to the Goddess Varahi and how an atheist tries to find out the real cause. Siddharth (Sumanth), an atheist, tries to expose unscrupulous elements that try to take innocent people for a ride playing on their beliefs and superstitions. He , with his friend Satyam (Vennela Kishore) lands in Mahendragiri region along with his parents and brother (Kamal Kamaraju) to perform a ritual.At that time, they get a huge shock and where this leads to, how it is connected to Aadya (Meenakshi Goswami), Rajendra Varma (Sidhu Jonnalagadda), Malavika Nair (Sujatha), Narendra Varma (Vamsee Chaganti), Vaishnavi (Aishwarya Rajesh) , Doctor (Rajeev Kanakala), temple priest (Brahmanandam) and others and what role &nbsp;Goddess Varahi plays form rest of the developments.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSumanth came up with a subtle performance. He slipped into the role effortlessly and did what is required of him as it is tailormade for him. He impressed with his expressions and emotions and is good with his dialogue delivery.Vennela Kishore played the role of his friend and he is ok and his role comes with a surprise element. Rajeev Kanakala played the role of the doctor and Brahmanandam is ok in the role of a temple priest. Even Brahmanandam's role comes with a surprise twist like Vennela Kishore role. Meenakshi Gowami is ok in the role of Aadya. She got limited screen presence. Manju Bhargavi is ok and so did Kamal Kamaraju and Vamsee Chaganti in their roles.Siddhu Jonnalagadda, with his cameo, made a powerful presence on the screen. He helped in taking the narration forward and with his dialogue delivery and expressions made an impact. Malavika Nair played a key role of Sidhu's wife and she is ok. Aishwarya Rajesh made her presence felt during the climax.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story is penned by Santossh Jagarlapudi. He tried to thrill viewers with mysterious deaths in the backdrop of a temple and its Goddess. Many such films came earlier and Santossh seems to have drawn inspiration from films like Murari, Karthikeya, Virupaksha and others.He starts the narration on a interesting note but the first half turns out to be roller coaster with the story moving no where after a point of time. But the decent end to the first half, despite the flaws sets the tone for the second half. However second half ends up testing the patience of the viewers the moment flashback episode appears. The scenes turns repetitive as the core point turns out to be simple and seems director lost steam after a point of time. Finally, the film ends in a predictable manner. Screenplay and direction turned out to be pretty average.Junaid Siddique's editing left a lot to be desired. While the first half had few lags but still it turned out to be a decent watch, the second half ended up testing the patience of the viewers with scenes dragging to eternity and the flashback episode making everyone fall asleep. Pratap R Krishna's cinematography is good. He showed the scenes in a natural and realistic way but the CGI ad VFX looked below standard. Anup Rubens background score is in sync with the story. There is nothing much out of box he got to do but he just moved along with the tide. Dialogues are ok. Production values are decent.Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sumanth</li><li>Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Aishwarya Rajesh cameos</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Monotonous Elements</li><li>Lack of Thrills</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mahendragiri Varahi turns out to be routine spiritual thriller. Sumanth came up with decent performance but he was not required to do anything extraordinary. Director Santossh Jagarlapudi's story assumed similarities to earlier hit films and this robbed viewers of a new experience. However, few scenes surprise viewers and the cameos generate interest. However, weak script and just average screenplay and direction turned spoiled all the good intentions. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay would have added value to the final output. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mahendragiri Varahi.

Mahendragiri Varahi Review

Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are back together after their impressive combination in Baby. This time, they are paired in Epic First Semester, directed by Aditya Haasan. The film carries the curiosity of exploring the journey of a young man who lands in the UK and experiences love, relationships and life away from home. Let us see what surprises Epic First Semester has in store.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story revolves around Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker who lands in the UK against his wishes because of his parents Chandrashekhar and Rani.An introvert who has hardly interacted with girls suddenly finds himself in a completely new environment. His meeting with Kadali changes his world, and their relationship gradually moves through love, live-in life, emotional confusion, and the realities of a serious relationship.The situations they face and where their relationship finally heads form the rest of the story.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnand Deverakonda performs well as Aditya. He brings innocence and vulnerability to the character and is particularly good in scenes involving his introverted nature and discomfort in a new environment.Vaishnavi Chaitanya gets a contrasting character and does justice to the role. Her mood swings and emotional changes are handled reasonably well. The chemistry between Anand and Vaishnavi works in several portions, although it does not reach the intensity of their Baby combination.Sivaji and Vasuki have limited scope as Anand's parents but make their presence felt. Srinivas Gavi Reddy gets a few laughs as Manoj. Kalyan Shankar is decent in his role as Sinjith. The remaining actors perform according to their roles.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAditya Haasan starts the film on an interesting note by taking the character of Aditya into a new phase of his life. The idea of showing what happens when an innocent youngster grows up and lands in a foreign country has potential.The first half has enough lively moments to keep the proceedings moving. The relationship between Aditya and Kadali develops naturally in parts, and the film becomes more engaging once their equation takes a serious turn.The second half is where the film loses some momentum. The relationship discussions, pregnancy fears, marriage and practical problems provide the central conflict, but the film does not always create enough tension around them.Still, unlike a completely routine romantic drama, the film has a few emotionally relatable situations. The conflict may be small, but some of the characters and conversations manage to hold attention. The climax could have been stronger. The open ending is clearly designed to leave scope for the next chapter, but it does not deliver the expected emotional punch.Hesham Abdul Wahab's music is one of the film's positives. The songs are melodious and suit the mood of the story. His background score is also decent. Azeem Mohammad's cinematography gives the film a pleasant look. The UK locations are captured beautifully and add freshness to the proceedings.Navin Nooli's editing is adequate, though some portions could have been trimmed. The dialogues are mostly natural, with a few bold conversations adding flavour. Production values are good.Epic Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Anand Deverakonda's performance</li><li>Vaishnavi Chaitanya's performance</li><li>Music And BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Some relatable relationship moments</li><li>First half</li></ul>Epic Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow second half</li><li>Limited conflict</li><li>Repetitive conversations</li><li>Climax</li><li>Emotional impact could have been stronger</li></ul>Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisEpic First Semester is a decent attempt at presenting the emotional journey of an introvert youngster experiencing love and relationships in a foreign country.The biggest advantage is that the film does not completely depend on artificial twists or forced drama. Anand and Vaishnavi bring a certain naturalness to their characters, and their chemistry works in several scenes.At the same time, the simple conflict becomes both the strength and weakness of the film. The situations are relatable, but the screenplay sometimes takes too long to move forward. A tighter edit could have made the film considerably more engaging.The film also misses some of the entertainment and emotional intensity that made Baby such a talking point. However, Epic First Semester has enough good moments, decent performances and soothing music to make it a one-time watch for viewers who enjoy relationship dramas.Considering these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Epic First Semester.

Epic - First Semester Review

Maremma (2026) Movie: What's BehindMaremma directed by Manchala Nagaraj is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it marks the debut of Mass Raja Ravi Teja's nephew Maadhav on the screen. The film is reieasing on 10 Sep 2026. Let us see what impact Maadhav made on debut with Maremma on movie lovers.Maremma (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMaremma story revolves around a youngster who develops a strong bonding with a bison and the surprising happenings involving both of them. Karni (Maadhav Bhupathiraju) raises a calf which becomes a bison(Maari) and he has to perform a ritual. But just before the ritual, startling developments happen. Where this leads to and how it is connected to Manju (Deepa Balu), Jalandhar (Vikas Vasishta), Uttam (Maneesh), occult practitioner (Rupa Lakshmi), form the exciting part.Maremma (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMaadhav got the tall physique and looks. However on debut despite his best efforts he failed to get his basics right. He failed with his expressions and emotions and looked a complete mismatch. He should hone his skills rigorously and seriously to sustain in the industry.Deepa Balu fared better than him. But her characterisation turned out to be weak and did not offer much scope to show her acting talent. Vinod Kumar as a villager got limited and inconsequential role.Vikas Vasishta is good on the screen. Rupa Lakshmi made an impact with her performance. Others performed according to their roles.Maremma (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMaremma story is penned by Manchala Nagaraj. He tried to attract all with an impactful story in the rustic Telangana backdrop. Many films with Telangana backdrop and accent came earlier and Maremma completely failed on all fronts as the story turned out to be weak and script became spineless. The writing and screenplay did not inspire any confidence and direction failed to justice in any manner.With routine and outdated story and despite the claims of based on real life incidents, the film failed to generate interest. There is not a single scene in the film that generated interest among movie lovers. Everything turned out to be a tedious watch. Even the so called comedy scenes looked forced and senseless. The romantic track turned out to be another weak point and the entire second half which revolves around finding the missing bison, is redundant with repetitive scenes testing the patience of the viewers. The pre climax and climax are stretched to the core and finally when the film ended, viewers heave a sigh of relief.Prashanth R. Vihari, Bipradeep Dutta's tunes are just ok. The background score is fine but the substandard story couldn't be elevated by their efforts. The cinematography of Prasanth Ankireddy is below standard, disappointing all. Editing of Sai Babu Talari offered nothing much and he left many scenes unattended. Dialogues are nothing new and production values are below standard.Maremma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>None</li></ul>Maremma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Casting</li><li>Lack of Exciting Elements</li><li>Writing</li></ul>Maremma (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Maremma turns out to be a disappointing drama in Telangana backdrop. Maadhav's weak performance and director Manchala Nagraj's senseless story, spineless screenplay and outdated script turned the film into a woeful one. No amount of rework would have changed the fate of Maremma. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Maremma.

Maremma Review

Mandaadi(2026) Movie: What's BehindSoori is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Mandaadi helmed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi. The film is generating interest as Suhaas is making his entry into Kollywood. Mandaadi OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what Mandaadi offered to movie lovers.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMandaadi story revolves around the happenings in the lives of the people of the coastal region who takes it as a prestige on winning in the boat race competition.Muthukaali (Soori) who makes his livelihood working as a lifeguard at a resort in Hyderabad is forced to return to the coastal region of Kalingapatnam. Why he is forced to return to the Kalingapatnam, what is his connection to the boat races and what roles Sattapuli(Suhas), Angel (Mahima Nambiar), Mahesh ( Mithun Jai Shankar), Angel's husband ( Ravindra Vijay), Munayya (Sathyaraj) and others form the interesting developments.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori performed well in his role. He showed good emotions and body language. He is impressive with his screen presence. He expressed with his eyes at times. Suhas is impactful in his role and he showed fear in a silent manner. He with his body language showed that height does not matter when it comes to performance. Mahima Nambiar is ok in her role. Satyaraj is good in a role pivotal to the film. Ravindra Vijay performed decently in his role. Others performed as per their roles.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMandaadi story is penned by Mathimaran Pugazhendi. He tried to attract viewers with the love, friendship, and betrayal plot in the rustic village backdrop along with the boat racing competitions. The story is interesting to an extent, but the narration and screenplay assumes predictable flavor. The first half treads in a similar manner and second half continues in the same way. This time, Mathimaran elevated the emotions in a more powerful manner.The story turns out to be predictable except for the boat racing episodes. Everything looked routine and the conflict point is not established in a convincing and more powerful way. Drama also did not work and most of the scenes paled on the screen. Even the romantic track did not appeal to all. He left many unanswered questions in the film.GV. Prakash Kumar's music is ok. His background score is good. He elevated the scenes, especially in the boat races with his background music. SR. Kathir's cinematography is good. He showed the rustic village atmosphere quite well on the screen. He also showed the boat races sequences in an effective way. Pradeep Raghav's editing could have been better as there are few scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Mandaadi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Boat Races</li></ul>Mandaadi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Missing Conflict</li><li>VFX, CG</li></ul>Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mandaadi turns out to be average emotional drama. Soori and Suhaas came up with spirited performances and director Mathimaaran Pugazhendi came up with an interesting plot in the backdrop of boat racing. However, he failed to take it to the next level, turning the scenes into predictable, routine and monotonous. A little finetuning of the script, including more interesting and exciting elements and racy screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating to Mandaadi.

Mandaadi Review

Sardar 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthi's Sardar2 directed by PS.Mithran is releasing today on 10 September amidst huge expectations as the film is the sequel to the hit film Sardar. Let's see whether Sardar2 lived up to the expectations or not.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSardar2 story continues from where Sardar ended going into the flashback of the spy even as his son tries to unravel the secrets. Inspector Vijay Prakash (Karthi) goes into the further details of his tainted father Sardar Chandra &nbsp;Bose (Karthi) who was branded as a traitor. Where this leads to and how Black Dagger (SJ.Suryah), Indrani (Rajisha Vijayan), and others are connected form the interesting part of the developments.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKarthi is impressive with his performance. He did full justice to the dual roles of father and son in his own way. He got the right expressions and emotions and made his presence felt on the screen. However much he tried to elevate the scenes, the writing and characterization didn't offer him much scope to showcase his acting talent.Ashika Ranganath got an inconsequential role. She even failed to come with a decent performance. SJ.Suryah played the role of the antagonist. However he turned extremely loud and irritated the movie lovers. His role also looked extremely outdated.Others like Malavika Mohanan, Rajisha Vijayan, Nassar, Yogi Babu, Nizhagal Ravi didn't get roles that have chance to perform.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewSardar2 story is penned by PS. Mithran. The narration starts in an interesting manner and continued in the same way. The narration is good and the screenplay is intact without any deviations.However, the problem lied in the execution. There are many scenes and stunts choreographed looked silly and ridiculous to the core. This turned the spy drama and serious scenes into laughable ones.Things doesn't change even when the director tried to connect chords with the viewers with emotional scenes and the flashback episodes. All the interesting elements in The entire first half failed in the execution and everything turned bland.Many expected the second half to be better and save the day. However much to the disappointment , it turned even worse. The unraveling of the twists in the complex mission looked illogical and are bereft of interesting twists and thrills.The pre climax and climax are stretched to the maximum and it became a painful watch on the screen. None of the scenes excite viewers turning the entire experience into a disappointing affair.Sam.CS has tuned music. The film has no songs and the background music didn't add value to the narration. The background music left a lot to be desired. In fact it looked out of sync and outdated. Altogether it ended up testing the patience of the viewers. The cinematography of George C Williams is good. It turned the scenes appealing on the screen. He however didn't get chance to show his creative talent. Vijay Velukutty failed with his editing. There are many inconsequential scenes that impacted the pace of the narration and ended up testing the patience of the movie lovers. Graphics and CGI, VFX are sub standard. Production values are good.Sardar 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sardar 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Outdated Elements</li></ul>Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sardar 2 turns out to be illogical sequel to the spy thriller. Karthi came up with sincere performance but director PS.Mithran though came with an interesting story, he failed with his screenplay and direction. He in the name of action elements turned everything into laughable and silly. Emotions turned artificial and the weak characterizations, lack of logical scenes in the spy thriller disappointed everyone. The lack of seriousness in the script undid all the good intentions. Over the top, ridiculous action sequences played the spoil sport. No amount of changes to the script could have changed the result. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Sardar 2.

 Sardar 2 Review

Sahaa What's BehindSmall film Sahaa-Life of Sanju starring Shiva Kumar Kasaram, Swetha Lakshman, directed by Nishanth Doti, is releasing on 4 Sep 2026. Let us find out what Sahaa-Life of Sanju offers to movie lovers.Sahaa Story ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju's story revolves around a person and the happenings in his life and how he deals with them. Sanju (Shiva Kumar Kasaram) goes all out to woo a beautiful girl, Sahaa (Swetha Lakshman), ever since his childhood. What are the happenings in their lives, how it impacted their career and future, whether they fell in love, got married, and the other developments, and what role their near and dear ones played should be found out on the screen.Sahaa Artists ReviewShiva Kumar Kasaram played the lead role of Sanju, which is pivotal to the film and the entire story. He did full justice to the role. He showed variations in his body language, mannerisms, and screen presence through different timelines. He carried the film on his shoulders, taking viewers along with him into the narration with his expressions and emotions and captivating dialogue delivery.Swetha Lakhman played the female lead of Sahaa, and she was effective with impactful expressions and emotions. She looked good on the screen and made an impression with her presence. However, at times, she should have come up with a more intense performance.Vrajana Pandya also played a key role in the film, and she helped in carrying the film forward. Others who played key roles also did justice to them, adding value to the narration.Sahaa Technicians ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju story is penned by Nishanth Doti. He came up with a story to connect chords with the viewers with a romantic emotional entertainer. He got the good concept but failed completely in his execution. He tried to generate interest among viewers by following a non-linear screenplay and narration, showing different timelines to and fro, but interest levels disappear as the entire idea becomes predictable with the passage of time.Despite that, the first half turns out decent, with a few interesting scenes setting the tone for the second half. The second half turns out to be even more routine and most of the scenes get a dragged feeling as the so-called emotions fail to make an impact even in the climax.The editing of Dinesh Peddi lacked crispness. He should have used the editing scissors more effectively. Sehkar Chandra's music is ok but the songs fail to make an impact on the viewers. He however came up with a perfect background score to elevate the scenes and emotions to another level. K.Karunakar's cinematography made the film look good on screen. Production values are good.Sahaa Advantages<ul><li>Shiva Kumar's performance</li><li>Few Scenes&nbsp;</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sahaa Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Missing Emotions</li></ul>Sahaa Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sahaa-Life of Sanju turns out to be another routine emotional entertainer. Director Nishanth got good performances from Shiva Kumar Kasaram and Swetha Lakshman but he failed to do justice to the romantic emotional concept and idea with his screenplay and direction. The slow pace, predictable elements and missing emotions, undid all the good intentions. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sahaa-Life of Sanju.

Sahaa - Life of Sanju Review

What's BehindDulqer Salmaan created a niche for himself doing different genre entertainers. He is now coming to thrill movie lovers with his upcoming film I'M Game. The film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath and teaser and trailer got good response. Dulqer is making his return to Malayalam industry after King of Kotha. Let us see how Dulqer Salmaan thrilled viewers saying I'M Game.Story ReviewI'm Game story revolves around a fearless man who is into gambling believing that he cracked its code and how he reacts in the aftermath of the turbulent things that impact his life.An impulsive gambler Dan John (Dulqer Salmaan) flourishes taking high risks riding on his lady luck. However this comes with shocking and startling happenings in his life. What are those startling happenings and how it is connected to Isha (Kayadu Lohar),Vignesh Vicky Das (Antony Varghese),David (Mysskin) and others from the exciting twists and turns.Artists ReviewI'm Game Hero Dulqer Salmaan is known for his riveting and captivating performances. However this time his performance turned out to be a roller coaster ride. At times he looked terrific on the screen and at other times he looked like a novice. His dialogues had an anglical accent and this may not go well with all viewers. He is good on screen with his body language, dialogue delivery and emotions.Kayadu Lohar is ok in her role. She looked good on the screen but got limited scope to show her acting talent. Antony Varghese Pepe steals the show with his impactful performance. So did Samyukta Viswanathan in her role. Mysskin played the role of the antagonist and his role is too predictable. To over come that he tried to bring in eccentricity but it impacted in a negative way. Vinay Forrt and Kathir were minimised on the screen. Others performed as per their roles.Technicians ReviewI'm Game story is penned by Nihas Hidayath. He came up with an interesting and exciting plot. However the narration and screenplay shifts completely turning the entire thing into a disjointed one. Nihas Hidayath narrated so many things and this makes viewers get accustomed to the happenings and the characters. But Nihas regained his composure and once he dealt with the main story, the narration turns interesting. But there are many scenes and characters that looked forced and out of sync to the story.While the first half after the initial confusion, turns interesting in the run up to the interval and brings an end setting to the exciting second half, the second half sinks even further. There are many unnecessary characters and the flat narration and uninspiring execution played the spoil sport. The flashback episodes undoes all the good intentions. Everything ended up irritating and testing the patience of the viewers.The music and background tuned by Jakes Bejoy turned out to be a disappointing affair. He tried to elevate the scenes that offered nothing new. Jimshi Khalid's cinematography got nothing much to excite . &nbsp;The editing of Chaman Chakko could have been far better as there are scenes that impacted the flow of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are grand.Advantages<ul><li>Unique Concept</li></ul>Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Confusing Narration&nbsp;</li><li>Cliched Elements&nbsp;</li><li>Listless Characterizations</li></ul>Rating AnalysisAltogether, I'm Game turns out to be average thriller. Dulqer Salmaan should be credited for selecting a different story and Nihas Hidayath came up with a unique plot. However, Nihas completely failed with his screenplay and direction. In trying to include more twists and turns, he introduced numerous characters ending up confusing the viewers. Everything turned flat and he failed to do justice with disappointing execution. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with predictability could have added more spice to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for I'm Game.

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&nbsp;Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: What's BehindAllari Naresh, on the eve of the Krishnashtami festival, decided to entertain movie lovers with the fictional comedy caper titled Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. The film, directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, is releasing on 4 September 2026. Amazon Prime has bagged the film's OTT rights. Let us find out how Rambha Oorvasi Menaka entertained movie lovers.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Story ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka's story revolves around a youngster who comes into possession of a book with mystical powers and the happenings in his life right after that.Soori ( Allari Naresh) passes time believing that one day he will become a Star Hero with the help of the mystical book, which he believes has powers.Where this leads to, what role Chinni ( Surabhi), SI Appal Naidu ( Shiju), his uncle CEO (Sr Naresh), Parimala ( Srinivas Reddy), and how it is related to Indra ( Vennela Kishore) in heaven, celestial Angels Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka form the rest of the narration.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAllari Naresh is ok with his performance. The role is tailor-made for him, and he needs not do anything unique for the role. His comic timing is intact, and he did well in emotional scenes. Allari Naresh, since his entry, has done silly comedy films and, after a longtime once again did the same.Sr Naresh stole the show with his performance. He made an impact with his dialogue delivery, emotions, and expressions. His screen presence is good, and he entertained with his antics.Vennela Kishore is good in his role as Indra. Vishnu Priya, Prisha Singh, and Rashi Singh are ok in the roles of Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka.Rashi Singh got limited screen presence. She didn't get much scope to show her acting talent. Tarak Ponnappa is ok in the role of the antagonist.There are many actors like Kalyani Raj, Shiju, Hari Teja, Goparaju Ramana, Goparaju Vijay, RK.Mama, Rachi Ravi, Ravi Siva Teja, and they got blink-and-miss roles.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka story is penned by Chandramohan Chitanda. The story is similar to many old films like Yamaleela and others. Though there is scope to generate comedy, he failed to do so. Though there are a few scenes and youthful dialogues, none of them worked due to cliched scenes and outdated narration.Chota K Prasad's editing left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that are repetitive, and the predictable plot and weak script made the masters worse.Raam Reddy's cinematography and Chaitan Bharadwaj's music and background score are in sync with the story, and they are extremely outdated.Dialogues have an old flavor, and a few are hilarious. Production values are just average.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Allari Naresh, Srinivas Reddy, Sr Naresh</li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Story</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rambha Oorvasi Menaka is cringe to the core. Allari Naresh tried to return back to the comedy genre, and keeping in view director Chandra Mohan readies the story. But the problem is, Allari Naresh is stuck with the same 90s-era comedy, and the director also didn't try to come out of it. This resulted in a weak story, a silly screenplay, and listless direction. No amount of changes in the script and screenplay will change the output of the film. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. &nbsp;

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Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: What's BehindMalayalam hit film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju and directed by Girish AD is releasing in Telugu as Bethlehem Kutumba Unit on 4 Sep 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Jio Hotstar .Let us see how the film entertains movie lovers.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Story ReviewBethlehem Kutumba Unit story revolves around two couple with age gap and how they wade through the difficulties and keep their romantic relationship intact. Twenty year old beautiful girl Ashley (Mamitha Baiju) gets attracted towards Justin Davis(Nivin Pauly), a middle aged man in the 30s, when she comes to a new town.Where this leads to, how did they take their relationship forward and the implications? and what roles their family members and socity play form the interesting developments.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNivin Pauly came up with a relatable performance. In the role of a 30 year old single person he performed in a subtle manner without overdoing himself. He with his screen presence, dialogue delivery and subtle comedy created lot of humour with his antics. Mamitha Baiju captivated all with her cute looks. She endeared herself to all with her expressive eyes.Roshan Shanavas, Sangeeth Prathap and Suresh Krishna who played the roles of Gixon, Joel Davis, Baiju, came up with commendable performances. Others added value to the proceedings with their performances.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Bethlehem Kutumba Unit is penned by Girish A D, Kiran Josey and is directed by Girish AD. Girish AD tried to touch up on the sensitivities of the people in relationship with significant age gap and how the society reacts. The story looks similar to the recent release Viswanath &amp; Sons which featured Suriya under the direction of Venky Atluri.Coincidentally both the films has Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Girish AD unlike Venky Atluri who dealt with family emotions, decided to narrate the story in a hilarious and entertaining way. In this film, the age gap is reduced to just around 13 years unlike in Vishwanath &amp; Sons where it was more than 20 years.Right from the start till the finish, Girish AD included many scenes and hilarious elements to bring smiles and create a laughing riot in the theatres. The first half sails through smoothly with racy screenplay and sets the stage for the second half. However the second half falls apart with slow narration. He tried to continue in the same vein in the second half but he over did the comedy scenes and made viewers feel that the story is heading nowhere.There are many predictable elements in the second half and once the director's intention is known in the first half, viewers get disconnected . The dragged pre climax and the simple romance diluted the emotional blocks. To the top of it, the climax turned predictable.The music of Vishnu Vijay is beautiful. The songs are well shot and are situational. The songs added value to the narration. His background music elevated the scenes to the next level taking humour to the next level. The cinematography of Ajmal Sabu turned the film into a colorful one and visually appealing on the screen. Akash Joseph Varghese's editing turned out to be a mixed bag. While he turned the proceedings in the first half racy, the second half dragged at a snail's pace testing the patience of the viewers. Dialogues are funny and entertaining. Production values are good.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju</li><li>Music</li><li>Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Predictable Plot</li><li>Snails Pace</li></ul>Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Bethlehem Kutumba Unit is funny and entertaining to the core. Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju came up with captivating performances and director Girish AD, dealt the sensitive topic in an extremely entertaining manner. Though the story simple and predictable and offered nothing new, he ensured that there are many hilarious scenes to keep viewers glued to the screen. He got the optimum out of the cast and crew. The screenplay is racy in the first half and nosedived in the second half. A little finetuning of the script, adding more emotions, doing away with the predictability would have added value to the narration. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. &nbsp;

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Romanchakam(2026) Movie: What's BehindSumanth Prabhas, Avanthika Sanil Kumar's youthful romantic entertainer Romanchakam is releasing on 3 September 2026. The film directed by Venu Gopal Reddy is appealing to all as it is produced by Pranav Reddy Vanga. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of the theatrical run.Let us see what the film offered to move lovers.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewRomanchakam story revolves around a youngster falling in love with a beautiful girl and the happenings in his life right after that.Anvesh ( Sumanth Prabhas) who aspires to be an entrepreneur falls in love with a beautiful girl Mythili( Ananthika Sanil Kumar) , a youtuber. Anvesh 's life takes a startling turn and where this leads to and what role his friends Anil, Tirumal, Sasi &nbsp;Srinu and others,( Mani Aegurela, Narendra Ravi, Sai Sohan, Venkatesh Kakamanu) Mythili 's cousin Radha, Tanmay ,SI Nanjundappa ( Upendra Limaye) form the interesting part.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSumanth Prabhas performed well in this role. These kind of roles are tailormade for him. He showed good expressions and emotions and generated enough fun in the scenes. Ananthika Sanil Kumar looked good on the screen. She looked cute, gorgeous and tried to express with her eyes. She played the role that confuses everyone and the director tried to generate fun around her role.Narendra Ravi who made an impression with the Pre Wedding Shoot, created a laughing riot with his performance. Whenever one got a feeling that the story is drifing and narration is heading nowhere, he pulled it back with his hilarious antics. Venkatesh Kakamanu, Sai Sohan and Mani Aegurela also complemented them with their performances taking the film forward.Upendra Limaye is good in the role of the police officer. Director KV.Anudeep's surprise cameo turns out to be the highlight. Others performed according to their roles.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRomanchakam story is penned by Venu Gopal Reddy. He selected a simple story and more than the story and screenplay, he concentrated on entertaining viewers with situational comedy. However, he took more time in establishing characters at the start and then dragged the narration with the scenes involving friends and then introducing the female lead. At that time one gets a feeling that the story is heading no where and the screenplay looked stale.After the predictable first half, except for the hilarious sequence in the runup to the interval and the interval block, the stage is set for the second half. The second half continues in the same way and the few comedy scenes involving the cop did not generate the required humour as it turned repetitive.The pre climax and climax picks up pace and the cameo involving Anudeep entertains all turning the film into a decent watch. There are many illogical scenes and the director failed to justify the behavior of the female lead and at time the hero character. Though the film is touted to be a romantic entertainer, it misses the strong romantic elements.Pavan Pappula turned the film visually appealing on the screen. He turned the scenes into colorful ones. Vasuki Vabhav's songs are melodious and at one touches souls and hearts. They are shot in a beautiful manner. The background music is in sync with the story. Dialogues targeted Gen Z and youth and at times crossed the thin redline with adult content and double meaning elements. Venu Gopal Reddy, the director himself handled the editing and it is ok. There are many scenes that impacted the flow of the narration and tested the patience of the viewers. Production values are good.Romanchakam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Youthful Elements</li><li>Couple of Songs</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Romanchakam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay, Story</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Over The Top Dialogues</li></ul>Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Romanchakam turns out to be predictable youthful entertainer. Director Venu Gopal Reddy Puppala came up with a simple story and he tried to entertain viewers with situational comedy. To some extent he succeeded but at times the dialogues turned over the top with all the actors indulging in shouting slugfest. The screenplay also offered nothing new. Youngsters may like the film to some extent if they ignore the predictability. Had he added few interesting elements and racy screenplay, impact would have been even more greater. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Romanchakam. &nbsp;

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Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: What's BehindLow budget film Kiku Chiranjeevi is releasing in 28 August 2026. The film stars Kiku Yanamala, Kashish Khan in lead roles under the direction of Shubha Sai Venkat. Let us see what Kiku Chiranjeevi offered to movie lovers.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKiku Chiranjeevi story revolves around an orphan who suffers from a rare ailment who falls for a beautiful girl who has her own conditions for marriage and the developments in their journey.Manu aka Manasa ( Kashish Khan) rejects many matches as they don't meet her pre conditions until she finds a youngster Chiru ( Kiku Yanamala) and they quickly fall in love.However Manu will be in for a shock. What is the shock, how she deals with them, what role Manu's father ( Srikanth Iyengar), Raghava Rao( Goparaju Ramana), Mask Man ( Rajeev Ravichandra), his mother ( Easwari Rao), her brother ( Tanikella Bharani) Investigation Officer &nbsp;( Sriram Venkat) form the interesting developments.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKashish Khan did justice to her role. She came up with decent expressions and emotions and added value to the scenes. She also oozed with glamour and gave full feast in intimate scenes in a song sizzling red hot on the screen.Kiku Yanamala is good in the role of a youngster who suffers from a rare disorder. He also showed variations in his role showing the transformation with ease in his body language. He delivered dialogues accordinglyEaswari Rao played an impactful role which is tailor made for her. She made an impression with her screen presence. Tanikella Bharani appeared in a key role. Goparaju Ramana and Srikanth Iyengar did justice to their roles. Sriram Venkat did a decent job in the role of the police officer. Others did justice to their roles.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKiku Chiranjeevi story is penned by Shubha Sai Venkat and he tried to thrill viewers with the youthful romantic thriller. The narration starts in an interesting way but quickly assumes predictable and monotonous flavour with the hero and heroine romantic track. Till the end of the first half, the so called thrill factor goes missing. He spent time with silly comedy scenes and romantic scenes and brings an end to the proceedings with the bold song setting the tone for the second half.While the first half is full of youthful romantic elements, the second half is filled with few thrills. Couple of scenes that come with twists may surprise common viewers but those who are used to watch such films find them predictable. But once those twists are revealed it is just a matter of time as to how the proceedings are brought to a logical conclusion.The first half filled with romantic and bold scenes is in complete contrast to the second half filled with couple of twists. The story turned out to be predictable and screenplay left many questions unanswered with illogical elements. The pre climax is ok while the climax turns out to be tame.Ramakrishna. P with his cinematography showed the scenes according to the narration and the story. Shekar Chandra tuned couple of songs. One song is bold and loaded with intimate scenes. His background music is as per the scenes ensuring that they are seamless. Editing of Chota K. Prasad is just ok. It could have been better as there are repetitive scenes that impacted the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Kiku Chiranjeevi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Kashish Khan</li><li>Couple of Twists</li></ul>Kiku Chiranjeevi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Kiku Chiranjeevi turns out to be a routine survival thriller. Kashish Khan indulged in bold beauty treat. Director Shubha Sai Venkat planned to thrill viewers and the makers promoted it as a thriller. However, with the thrill factor missing in the first half and monotonous elements, screenplay assuming serial type narration, everything misfired. The second half has couple of twists but these couldn't revive the fortunes as viewers have watched such twists and films for many decades. One gets a feeling that they are watching two films on one ticket.Doing away with unnecessary scenes, illogical elements, rework on the script and gripping screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering a all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Kiku Chiranjeevi. &nbsp;

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